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Front
1. In the following order, install the top support plate,
main spring, and bottom support plate up to the lock
ring.
WS108
2. With the lower support plate in position, install the
spring retainer.
WC 795
INSTALLING
1. Return each lock ring to the previously measured
pre-load setting. Then tighten the lock screws on
each shock.
2. Install the shocks using the two cap screws and new
lock nuts. Tighten the upper rear cap screw to 35
ft-lb and the lower rear cap screws to 35 ft-lb (nut
side).
3. Install the wheels using a crisscross pattern, tighten
the wheel nuts in 20 ft-lb increments to a final torque
of 40 ft-lb (steel wheel), 60 ft-lb (aluminum wheel
w/black nuts), or 80 ft-lb (aluminum wheel
w/chrome nuts) and remove the vehicle from the
stand.
Front A-Arms
REMOVING UPPER
1. Lift and support the vehicle with a support stand to
allow access to the front suspension.
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Remove the cotter pin and hub nut securing the hub.
WT328A
4. Remove and discard the “patch-lock” cap screws
securing the brake caliper to the hub.
WS041A
5. Remove the cotter pin and nut securing the tie rod
end to the knuckle; then remove the tie rod end from
the knuckle.
WS055A
6. Remove and discard the cap screws securing the ball
joints to the knuckle.
WS056A